Setting The Timer Manually - Sony RMT-V405 Service Manual

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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 35).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).
• Check the timer settings (page 58).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a
programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the "TAPE SELECT"
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 66).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or
60 minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the
desired extended time on page 67.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings" on page 58.
Notes
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC
function.
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
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no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION
menu, the VIDEOPLUS menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select
VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE.
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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+
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Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed and
PDC function:
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1 Press , to select each item in
turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
INPUT SELECT
To correct a setting, press < to
return to that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly
recording" on page 51.
• To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the
PDC function, see "Timer recording with PDC signals" on
page 48.
• To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line
in the "PR" position.
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
4 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
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Setting the timer manually
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (see
page 67).
• Refer to "Index to parts and controls" for button locations.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
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turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
–
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to recording standby after using the VCR.
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You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
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– • Reset the counter (page 35).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).
• Check the timer settings (page 58).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 2 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a
programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the "TAPE SELECT"
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 66).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS in the EASY OPERATION
menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings" on page 58.
Notes
• When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as
indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC
function.
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no tape inserted.
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Press TIMER.
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
STANDARD
VIDEOPLUS
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
SELECT
SET
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to STANDARD:
PR DAY
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The TIMER PROGRAMMING
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menu appears on the TV screen.
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SELECT
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START STOP V/P
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